Things Pilates Taught My Clients in 2025
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(Whether they asked for the lesson or not..lol)
1. Shaking ≠ Weakness
It means something is finally working. (Your nervous system is just surprised.)
2. Slow Is Actually Harder
Anyone can fling themselves through a rep. Control is where the truth comes out.
3. Prep Work Is Not Optional
You don’t skip prep work, or you pay for it later.
4. Teasers Are a Personality Test
They reveal:
Core strength
Patience
Emotional resilience
5. Springs Are Judgy
Too light? You wobble.
Too heavy? You panic.
Just right? You still shake.
6. If You Can Breathe Through It, You Can Do It
Breath won’t make it easy, but it will keep you from rage-quitting mid-rep.
7. “Advanced” Isn’t About Fancy Moves
It’s about:
Control
Precision
Knowing when to slow down
And not collapsing when things get hard
It’s not upside down for Instagram (though that is fun!).
8. Core Work Finds You No Matter What
You can avoid crunches, but you cannot avoid Pilates core work. It will find you. (I guarantee it!)
9. Discipline Beats Motivation Every Time
Motivation is unreliable. Discipline shows up even when your glutes don’t want to.
10. Strength Feels Better Than Skinny
Every time. No contest.
11. Pilates Is Sneaky
You think, “This isn’t so bad.”
Then suddenly:
Legs are shaking
Abs are on fire
Pride is being tested
12. Your Body Is More Capable Than You Think
Most limits aren’t physical; they’re mental. Pilates just exposes that gently.
Final Lesson of 2025
Strength isn’t about punishment. It’s about showing up, paying attention, and trusting the process. It also teaches humility… repeatedly.
Thank you for making 2025 a great year! I can’t wait to see what fun, new adventures, and life lessons 2026 holds in store.
-Natalie
